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SHOOT News of the Day Ridley Scott Rebuilds Rome For “Gladiator II”; Next Up Are The Bee Gees
An inevitable fact of interviewing Ridley Scott is that, whatever movie he’s about to release, you’ll find him already knee-deep in his next project. Scott, Hollywood’s perpetual rolling stone even at age 86, may be preparing to unveil “Gladiator II,” one of his biggest epics yet, but at the moment he’s got the Bee Gees
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Director Todd Phillips Sees Venice Film Fest As The Right “Launching Off Point” For “Joker” Sequel
Five years after “Joker ” won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival, director Todd Phillips can’t help but be a little nervous about returning with its sequel. “Joker: Folie à Deux,” one of the most anticipated films of the 81st edition of the festival, is having its world premiere in competition Wednesday night
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Prosecutor Requests That Involuntary Manslaughter Charge Be Reinstated Against Alec Baldwin In “Rust” Case
A prosecutor has asked a New Mexico judge to reconsider the decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie, according to a court filing made public Wednesday. Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey said there were insufficient facts to support the
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Lineup Set For BFI London Film Festival
The 68th BFI London Film Festival (LFF) has unveiled its full program lineup, which will be presented in cinemas and online, across the UK. Over 12 days from October 9–20, the LFF will invite audiences to return to its flagship venues in the heart of London–BFI Southbank and the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, which
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Hollywood’s Fall Season Balancing Act: Box Office and The Ballot Box
Three weeks after the U.S. presidential election in November, Ridley Scott will present his latest big-screen opus. “Gladiator II” returns the prodigious filmmaker to ancient Rome for a story about a power, the survival of Rome and the fate of democracy. “Hopefully,” Scott says, “it will be a good omen.” This fall, Hollywood will be
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They Made A Movie About Donald Trump. Then No One Would Release It
Hard as it may be to believe, there aren’t a lot of Hollywood agents clamoring for their star clients to take the role of one of the polarizing political figures of the 21st century. Sebastian Stan, though, was committed to “The Apprentice.” More than anything, he believed in its director, the Iranian Danish filmmaker Ali
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This Was Needed Joins Fela for North American Representation
Production company Fela, with bases of operation in Toronto and Los Angeles, has added director Nathan Burland, professionally known as This Was Needed, to its roster of talent for North American representation. This marks his first representation in the U.S. and Canada. He’s collaborated with brands including Adidas, Google, Wireless Festival, Libero, and Nike, as
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American Advertising Federation unveils 2024 Mosaic Awards honorees
The American Advertising Federation has announced the honorees for the 2024 Mosaic Awards, a celebration of companies, agencies, and individuals who exemplify excellence in multicultural advertising and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The event will take place on September 26 at Guastavino’s in New York City, emceed by Crissle West, cultural commentator and host of the
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Effie UK unveils finalists for 2024 Awards competition
Effie UK has announced the 52 finalists that will go through to the final round of judging for its 2024 Effie Awards program, more finalists than ever before in Effie UK’s strongest year for entries. For the second year running, the Sustained Success and Positive Change categories, for maintaining long-term strategies and making useful contributions
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Kate Elson named Eleanor UK’s managing director and EP
Kate Elson has been appointed managing director and executive producer for Eleanor’s UK office, effective October 1. From Prince’s “Somewhere Here on Earth” music video to the recent British Arrows Gold-winning Kahlúa campaign directed by Rodrigo Valdes, Elson has consistently delivered work that exemplifies the highest standards of craft. Elson started out on the agency
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Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto To Receive Distinguished Filmmaker Honor at ICG’s Emerging Cinematographer Awards
Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC will be honored with the Distinguished Filmmaker Award at the International Cinematographers Guild’s (ICG) 26th Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA). Cinematographer M. David Mullen, ASC, will also be presented with the ASC Mentor Award. “The filmmakers receiving special awards at this year’s ECAs represent the pinnacle of excellence in cinematography,
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“Fake heiress” Anna Sorokin will compete on “Dancing With the Stars” amid deportation battle
Anna Sorokin, the con artist who was convicted of swindling banks, hotels and friends in 2019 after falsely building a reputation as a wealthy German heiress named Anna Delvey, has found her newest venture: “Dancing With the Stars.” Described as the “notorious ankle bracelet fashionista” in a press release, Sorokin was announced Wednesday on “Good
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SPW News of the Day Union’s Jono Griffith Brings Fans, Animal Kingdom, and a Giant Together For “Magic Sunday”
Never before have humans, animals, and other creatures so seamlessly integrated and so fondly interacted in the shared experience of Sunday football. YouTube TV’s new spot, “Magic Sunday,” is exactly as advertised: a fantastic blend of humor, whimsy, and sports fandom. Originated at the YouTube Creative Studio, directed by Matthijs van Heijningen of MJZ, with
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Chloe Sedelmaier Joins Carbon as Executive Producer in New York
Creative studio Carbon welcomes Chloe Sedelmaier as EP in New York. Sedelmaier joins from Nice Shoes, and has an outstanding history working in sales and business development. At Carbon, Sedelmaier will focus on East Coast client relationships across the studio’s work in design, animation, live-action production, and VFX. She will also work closely with Ryan
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, September 2024 Edition (Hybrid Special)
Finding so many extraordinary offerings to showcase in this Ultimate Events edition is a wonderful feeling. You are sure to recognize many of the social engagements taking pop culture’s center stage. Even if you can’t hit the road to learn new things and meet new people, achieving those feats online is easier than ever. With
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